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OKC Thunder hosts media day ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:32 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

OKC Thunder hosts media day ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder held its annual media day at Paycom Center on September 28, 2026. As the Thunder prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, they seek to build on last year’s Western Conference finals run. The team features its core players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, while making roster changes including the departure of Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins. The Thunder will begin training camp on September 29, followed by their first preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 6 in Tulsa, and a season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on October 20.

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Key Details

•Media day was held at Paycom Center on September 28, 2026.
•Thunder's core includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.
•Team added Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh in the draft.
•Training camp starts on September 29, 2026.
•First preseason game is against the Pelicans on October 6, 2026.

Latest Updates

5:32 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder media day 2026-27 live updates on SGA, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams

What they're saying

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The OKC Thunder will its annual media day on Monday at Paycom Center. OKC enters the 2026-27 NBA season with championship hopes after falling short in last year’s Western Conference finals. Follow for live updates.
— Yahoo Sports

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